Maytag MDG25PN Service Manual page 23

if an exhaust hood cannot be used:
The outside end of the main vent should have
a sweep elbow directed downward. If the main
vent travels vertically through the roof, rather
than through the wall, install a 180° sweep
elbow on the end of the vent at least 2 ft. (61
cm) above the highest part of the building. The
opening, wall or roof, shall have a diameter
1/2" (1.3 cm) larger than the vent diameter.
B
A
D
C
F
The vent should be centered in the opening.
Make sure not to install screening or cap over
the end of the vent.
For venting service manual and specifications
go to the Document Links Page .
C
A. Exhaust hood or elbow
B. Wall
C. Main collector vent
D. Horizontal vent
E. 180° sweep elbow
E
F. Vertical vent
G. Roof
2 ft. (61 cm) min. above
highest point of building
G
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